Description
Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry is a delightful twist on traditional meatballs, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. This dish combines savory flavors with an impressive presentation, making it perfect for any occasion—be it a casual family dinner or a festive gathering. The unique upside-down style not only makes serving fun but also tantalizes the taste buds with every bite. Easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 package (1 pound) puff pastry sheets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into a circle large enough to cover the dish. Place it over the meatballs, tucking the edges down.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Let cool slightly before inverting onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg